Spotlight on earth science

Water covers about 70 percent of Earths surface. Most water is located in Earths oceans, but Earths freshwater is found in the lakes, rivers, and streams located around the globe. This title encourages readers to dive deep into Earths freshwater bodies. Readers learn about important science concepts such as the water cycle and how bodies of water form.

"The history of Earth can be explored through the sediments that cover its lands and the layers they've formed over time. How did they get there in the first place? The answer is erosion... Readers will learn about the processes of erosion and weathering, sedimentary rocks, and the rock cycle."--Provided by publisher.

Explores how the Earth's plates move and what happens when they collide.

Explains what plate tectonics are and what happens to the Earth when those plates move or collide.

Text and color photos present an overview of different kinds of fossils, how they are formed, and where they can be found.

This book explores islands in all their forms, with a focus on Next Generation Science Standards. Readers learn how islands and archipelagos are formed by nature and also made by humans.